TRUCK MECHANIC (SWING SHIFT)

Knife River Corporation; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Safety Incentives

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Beaverton, Oregon, is seeking a Mechanic to maintain and repair construction trucks, including dump trucks and mixers. The position requires mechanical experience and a clean driving record.

Flexibility in hours with a wage range of $26.91 - $44.90. Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401K plan. The role also emphasizes safety adherence and includes responsibilities such as using diagnostic software and compliance with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience on class 8 trucks and mixer trucks.
• Must have own hand tools, company provides large and specialty tooling.
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of construction trucks including dump and Ready-Mix trucks.
• Perform repairs on brakes, suspension, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures in shop or field environment.

Skills

Mechanical experience on class 8 trucks

Construction equipment repair experience

Ability to use diagnostic software

Clean driving record

Tools

Hand tools

Specialty tooling provided by the company

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of trucks used for construction including: dump trucks, Ready-Mix trucks, lowboy’s, straight trucks, trailers, etc
• Brakes, suspension, hydraulics, electrical, HVAC systems, body/chassis, engine, and powertrain repairs
• Shop or field environment
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and paperwork
• Ability to use diagnostic software
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties assigned

Hours: 2:30PM – 11:00PM Monday to Friday, hours and days flexible

Wage Range – $26.91 - $44.90

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience on class 8 trucks and mixer trucks. Some construction equipment repair experience preferred.
• Must have own hand tools. Company provides large and specialty tooling.
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment criminal background check, physical/functional and drug screen.
• Display a professional, safe, and courteous attitude.

Benefits

• Full‑time employees are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts; 401K with Company Match; Profit Sharing; 8 Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off; Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Safety Incentives; Years of Service Recognition.

How To Apply

• To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.net by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send a completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541‑693‑5960 to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans

• At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Mechanic position: Army: Construction Equipment Repairer, Avionic Mechanic; Coast Guard: Construction Mechanic, Construction Mechanic‑Construction; Navy: Construction Mechanic‑Basic; Marines: Engineer Equipment Mechanic, Engineer Equipment Operator.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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